January 2024 Newsletter

New Year, New Data

Cheers To Growth!

North Dakota reached 783,926 people (as of July 1, 2023), according to the population estimate released in December 2023 by the U.S. Census Bureau’s Population and Housing Units Estimates Program. This is an increase of 5,014 people from the 2022 estimate of 778,912 (which is a revised 2022 estimate). Maintaining a positive natural increase and the ability to attract and retain residents contributes to North Dakota’s continued population increase.

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Welcome New Additions.

North Dakota Compass is launching a NEW interactive dashboard feature with the 2024 State Legislative District Profiles update. The profiles are intended to encourage dialogue among legislators, members of government agencies, community-based organizations, educators, individuals, and businesses about how to best support communities and residents in North Dakota.

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Explore the dashboard.

Celebrate New Releases.

All Geographic Profiles have been updated with the most recent data available. ND Compass' Geographic Profiles provide local numbers over a variety of topics, all information in one place. Profiles are valuable for communities in North Dakota to assess or justify needs, to plan, to secure resources, and to advocate.

Explore the profiles.

Test Your Knowledge.

North Dakota’s homeownership rate is 65.1 percent, but it varies across the state (2022). Which metropolitan area has the largest homeownership rate?

1.     Fargo metropolitan area

2.     Bismarck metropolitan area

3.     Grand Forks metropolitan area

More homeownership data.

New Data For The New Year.

2024 brought a large number of data updates. Check back often for the most recent data available.

Get the full listing of the updated graphics, charts, and data here.

Start 2024 Strong.

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New Year resolutions.